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Sweet, herbal, woody. Uplifting and antiviral — found in mint, parsley, and tropical cannabis strains.
Ocimene produces a sweet, herbal, woody aroma and is associated with uplifting, energizing effects. It has demonstrated antiviral, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties, and is found in high concentrations in tropical sativa strains.
Ocimene is a monoterpene found in mint, parsley, orchids, and many tropical cannabis strains. It produces a complex sweet, herbal, woody aroma that contributes to the distinctive scent of strains like Strawberry Cough and Clementine.
Ocimene is associated with uplifting, energizing effects in cannabis and is commonly found in sativa-dominant strains. Its pharmacological profile includes antiviral, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties, though human clinical data is limited.
Research has shown ocimene inhibits several viruses and fungi, and it has demonstrated anti-inflammatory effects through cytokine inhibition. It is used in natural pest control products due to its insect-repelling properties.
Ocimene is relatively volatile and degrades quickly — fresh cannabis has significantly more ocimene than aged cannabis. This makes it one of the terpenes most affected by storage conditions and processing methods.
To maximize Ocimene in your vapor, set your vaporizer to just above its boiling point:
Lower temperatures preserve more terpenes; higher temperatures extract more cannabinoids.
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